The True Story of Ben Franklin & His Kite

During the Enlightenment, people in Europe were really interested in __________ and used it as entertainment at social gatherings.

• electricity

• astronomy.

• astrology

• gravity

The terms "electricity" or "electric" is based of of the Latin term for......

• amber.

• frankincense.

• lightning.

• glass.

Why did Franklin think churches were often hit by lightning?

• Because their steeples were a high point and made of metal.

• Because people were being naughty and God was punishing churches.

• Because churches were painted white and there is something in the paint that attracts lightning.

• Because there were just so many churches compared to other buildings that they just get hit more often, statistically speaking.

True or False: Ben Franklin invented a lot of the electricity words/vocabulary we use today.

• True

• False

Franklin's kite was made of __________.

• silk

• paper

• nylon

• cotton

True or False: When conducting his kite experiment, Franklin was struck by lightning.

• True

• False

What generates static electricity in thunder clouds?

• Friction from particles rubbing on each other in clouds.

• Water molecules naturally have current.

• Clouds are like solar panels, getting a charge from the sunlight.

• What are you talking about? Lightning comes from outer space.

The leader of which country was convinced by Franklin to help the colonies win the war for independence against England?

• France

• Canada

• Spain

• Germany